If you’re still thinking about the sun and moon because of the upcoming solar eclipse, here’s a fun moon craft with a great technique that I’ve never tried before.
This foil-printed moon from A Dab of Glue Will Do involves … Read More...
A Cool Collection of Bookmark Knitting Patterns for Back to School
My daughter goes back to school tomorrow, and we’re both pretty excited to see what second grade has in store for us.
One thing that’s great about this age and this kid is that she is loving reading right now. … Read More...
Knitalong Some Great Socks with the Chilly Dog
This looks like a really fun knitalong to help you learn some great sock knitting skills. The Chilly Dog is hosting a Whale Done Sock knitalong during the month of August, and though the fun has already started you can … Read More...
Cross Stitch the Solar System with this Great Pattern
I love this cross stitch pattern from Helena Kovalchuk so much!
The Astronauts and Planets cross stitch pattern features two astronauts, with the planets gathered into a bunch of balloons.
This would be a great project to use in a … Read More...
Get Ready for Fall with Cozy Country Knits
Suzanne is getting this one.
I’m deep in denial about it, but fall really is right around the corner. It’s high time to start knitting new sweaters, hats, socks and other things that will keep us warm through the cooler … Read More...
Maybe Wine Will Help – Snarky Cross Stitch Pattern
I am a big fan of snarky cross stitch, because it’s fun to see sarcastic or otherwise unexpected statements in what’s considered a rather traditional art form.
I love this Maybe Wine Will Help design from Peacock and Fig. It … Read More...
Five Fun Ways to Finish Your Knit Edges
A relatively easy way to change up a knitting project is to use a different edging. Sometimes there’s a good reason for a particular edge technique to be used, but often you can change it up to make it your … Read More...
Make Some Fun DIY School Gear
If you’re getting ready for back to school, there are lots of ways you can add a crafty element, whether that’s putting stickers on notebooks, making your own reusable lunch bag or pencil bag or crafting objects to help tidy … Read More...
Knitting Pattern – Knit a Super Simple Cat Bed
It seems like all cats love yarn, and most of the cats I have known have been interested in trying to get in my lap while I knit. It’s not really safe to let kitties play with yarn, but … Read More...
Getting Ready for the Solar Eclipse
Are you psyched for the eclipse? Those of us in the United States have the rare treat of a total solar eclipse happening Aug. 21.
It’s definitely worth it to get to a place where you can experience totality if … Read More...
Another Way to Perfect Your Gauge
I know, I know, knitting gauge swatches and getting gauge is a drag, but it’s totally worth it for projects that you really want to fit.
There are lots of tips and tricks you can try to get the right … Read More...
Lavender Cross Stitch Patterns
Are you a fan of the soothing and enchanting beauty of lavender? If so, you’re in for a treat! We’ve discovered a collection of delightful lavender-themed cross-stitch patterns that are sure to captivate your senses and add a touch of … Read More...
Knit a Summer Sweater with Very Shannon
It started a few days ago, but the Summer Sweater Knitalong at Very Shannon still has a long way to go if you want to jump in and stitch a sweater this season.
The knitalong kicked off July 31 and … Read More...
Back-to-School Fun for Kids
I know, I know, no one wants to think about back-to-school time. But I know some people who have gone back already and many of us will have kiddos heading back to school soon (or starting up homeschooling again), and … Read More...
Learn Intarsia with this DVD Guide
The winner is Chris.
Intarsia is a fun knitting technique that involves working different colors in blocks across the knit fabric. In stranded knitting, you work just a few stitches of one color then change to the other and back … Read More...
Cross Stitch Patterns for Book Lovers
If you’re a stitcher who also loves to read, check out this collection of book-themed cross-stitch patterns from Book Riot.
Whether you need a Dr. Seuss project for your kid’s room or a fanciful bookshelf to hang near your bookshelves, … Read More...
Books and an Apple for Teacher
As you might have noticed from posts earlier this week, I’m not ready for school to be starting up again yet (though we still have a couple of weeks where I live). Still, it’s hard to deny that season is … Read More...
Knit a Lace Shawl with Scalloped Edging
I love a project with a good story, and I have to say, after this story, I feel a deeper kinship with Sandra from the Feminine Touch Designs.
She was cleaning up in her craft room and found an unfinished … Read More...
Design Challenge: Craft Stick Trebuchet
There are so many fun things you can do with craft sticks, and giving your kids design challenges and a stack of sticks and other supplies is a great way to get them thinking, engineering and making hypotheses.
I love … Read More...
Stitch a Tree with a Tire Swing
I really like this cross stitch pattern for a tree with a tire swing hanging from it. It reminds me of relaxing summer days (even though the only tire swing I’ve seen in recent memory was at the house where … Read More...